Herman Miller Aeron Chair

[patch29]

Does anyone use a Herman Miller Aeron Chair? My chair is old and not very user friendly. I am looking to get something that is better for sitting and working on the computer all day long. I know they are expensive, but over time and considering the hours it will be used, then it is not too bad.

So if you have one or work in one, do you notice a huge difference between it and other office chairs? Is it cooler to sit in over the course of the day due to its mesh structure? What do you like or not like about it?

[Andy]

Originally Posted by patch29

Does anyone use a Herman Miller Aeron Chair? My chair is old and not very user friendly. I am looking to get something that is better for sitting and working on the computer all day long. I know they are expensive, but over time and considering the hours it will be used, then it is not too bad.

So if you have one or work in one, do you notice a huge difference between it and other office chairs? Is it cooler to sit in over the course of the day due to its mesh structure? What do you like or not like about it?

i use one and highly recommend it. i've had two back surgeries, and so my chair is important to me... great support, customizability, breathability, etc.



i'm sitting in it here, and the guest chairs are some excellent knock-offs, i got from a guy in florida (bought two dozen of them...)



buy from here and tell them you want 10% off. use my name as a referral client

[DJ-S1]

I have one in my office, it's very comfortable and adjustable. Just be aware that some models have more adjustability than others. For example, the seat tilt can be adjusted on some models, but not on mine.

[Phil U.]

Originally Posted by andy

i'm sitting in it here, and the guest chairs are some excellent knock-offs, i got from a guy in florida (bought two dozen of them...)

I have one of the knock-offs at home - I like it quite a bit. I've also had 2 back surgeries and am about ready for another. This chair works for me.

[ian408]

The come in three different sizes. Small, Medium and Large.

Reasonably comfy. Adjustable and unlike most ergo chairs, if you want to
lean back, you can

I should add, that you can pick them up used fairly cheap. But beware.
When they go, it's usually the base that craps out.

Ian

[Andy]

aaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh



ordered yesterday, arrived today - now I'm sittin' in Herman Miller bliss in the digital darkroom, too.

[DavidTO]

I got the Mirra. Also by Herman Miller. Similar, but cheaper. Some things about it I like more, some less.

[patch29]

Originally Posted by andy

I'm sittin' in Herman Miller bliss in the digital darkroom, too.

call me in a week, when you tire of it

[Andy]

Originally Posted by DavidTO

I got the Mirra. Also by Herman Miller. Similar, but cheaper. Some things about it I like more, some less.

I thought about the Mirra, but it's to L.A. for me

[DavidTO]

Originally Posted by andy

I thought about the Mirra, but it's to L.A. for me

Yeah, it comes in all those funky colors. I got black.

[rutt]

If you are tall or have long femurs, the standard size one isn't so great. I've heard there is a large sized one, but I've never sat in one. I had one at SGI that was standard and I ended up rejecting it. Less tall people loved it.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by rutt

If you are tall or have long femurs, the standard size one isn't so great. I've heard there is a large sized one, but I've never sat in one. I had one at SGI that was standard and I ended up rejecting it. Less tall people loved it.

Use the sizing chart on their website. It's very accurate. I'm tall, 6' 2" and so I'm using a size C and it's oh so comfy

[lynnesite]

I went through a bunch of cheap chairs, love my Aeron, but if I was buying one now I'd buy a Mirra. Self-adjusting.

Wanna know how to check an Aeron for size? Hand under the edge at the top of the back, there's either one two or three bumps. A-B-C with C the biggest.

I have a B though A would be the right size, I like to sit Indian-style sometimes. The ventilated/mesh is the BEST!

[Andy]

I have a $50 coupon good (on amount over $150) at officedesigns.com if anyone needs it just holler. They have all sorts of stuff there.

[patch29]

I was lucky enough to be completely surprised this Christmas. A friend of mine found a very nice used Aeron chair, with leather armrests too. I have had it about ten days now and I really am enjoying it and wonder why I did not buy one sooner. I guess there was that sticker shock I could not get around. My only difficulty is undoing the setup I had created to compensate for my old chairs un-ergonomic ways. So far it is a lot better and much cooler to sit it, hopefully summer will be more comfortable this year.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by patch29

and wonder why I did not buy one sooner.

Hmmm because you didn't LISTEN to me?

[patch29]

Originally Posted by Andy

Hmmm because you didn't LISTEN to me?

Even with 10% off they are still really expensive.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by patch29

Even with 10% off they are still really expensive.

Yes, but this butt is worth it.

[colourbox]

I used an Aeron at my old job and thought it was good. But I am a smaller guy and I think the size they had was one size up from what I really needed. Now I have a Freedom Chair in front of my computer and man, I love it. I look forward to sitting in it and then I don't want to get up. I have the model without the headrest.

[Fred Maurer]

Great question for this crowd! I went shopping 8 or 9 years and thought the Steelcase Criterion fit me better then the Herman Miller chairs. It also is indestructible! Sent it in for a checkup 2 years ago, no charge! None of these chairs are cheap, but your back and a lifetime warranty is worth it.
You really have to try these chairs "on" before you buy!
http://store.steelcase.com/articles.asp?id=124
Fred